Cashmere Cropped Cardigan

£198

A new season means new Brora blends to obsess over! The overwhelming popularity of our iconic, cropped cashmere cardigan really speaks for itself. An original Brora favourite we all know and love, this neat knit is the perfect, feminine cover-up for tea dresses, shirts, pencil skirts and high-waist trousers, designed to accentuate a smaller midriff.

We recommend hand washing frequently following these simple guidelines:

1. Soak garment in lukewarm water using Brora Cashmere Shampoo or a similar mild detergent. 2. Squeeze suds gently through fabric – do not rub, wring or stretch the garment.3. Rinse thoroughly but carefully in clean lukewarm water.4. Saturated garments should not be lifted before excess water has been gently squeezed out, as they may stretch. A short, light spin in a washing machine will remove most of the water.5. Smooth garment back into original shape and place flat on a towel – dry naturally away from direct heat such as radiators or sunlight. Do not tumble dry.6. When dry press lightly with a cool iron.

Reviews

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Customer Reviews

A lovely cardigan, good quality and range of colours.

I am very pleased with this cardigan. The quality is good and I love thc colour. The fit is neat which I like. Slightly longer would have been ideal.

By:

Nita

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

London

Date:

25/06/2015

Overall Rating

Gorgeous piece but size runs very small

I love everything I have ever bought from Brora. This is the first time I have bought an item online and I am normally a size 8 but the item I received feels two sizes smaller. I will have to exchange it for a larger size. Hopefully the experience exchanging the item will be as good as the experience buying it.

By:

Catherine

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Hove

Date:

01/06/2015

Overall Rating

Excellent quality and feel. Brora never disappoints

Brora never disappoints with the quality of its cashmere. I love this Claret colour, it makes a black dress stand out.

By:

Sal

Gender:

F

Age:

65 & over

Location:

Somerset

Date:

26/05/2015

Overall Rating

Lovely quality.

I love this cardigan. I love the colour- which was baize and it was a lovely thick cashmere. I read the reviews and went for a size bigger so the fit was good. I am a size 12 and bought a 14. Just a lovely soft cashmere cardigan. Well worth the money.

By:

Amanda

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Devon

Date:

25/05/2015

Overall Rating

Lovely fit and colour!

I was lucky enough to buy this super cardigan at a very reduced price. Gorgeous colour and as expected size-wise. Perfect!

By:

Sim

Gender:

F

Age:

65 & over

Location:

S W France

Date:

24/03/2015

Overall Rating

Love the colours and will still buy

I have been buying these cropped cardigans for over ten years but I find as well as the price having doubled in that time the quality of the cashmere seems to have lessened, albeit slightly, and the measurements just slightly skimpier all round when I compare to ones bought over the years (extremely well looked after!) there is a definite difference in quality. These cardigans are more expensive than the competition and I have been buying at least two every year so am in a position to judge!

Perfect as ever......

LOVE my new cardi

By:

Sheila

Gender:

F

Age:

65 & over

Location:

Scotland

Date:

02/03/2015

Overall Rating

Beautiful in every way!

Nothing can compare with Brora, both for quality, design and fit. Well worth the price. The iris colour is vibrant, which I like and the fit size 12 is good. I'm normally a size 10 but find the 12 in the cropped cardigan a better fit. Lovely to add this to my collection. It would also be nice to have more colours in a v-necked crop cardigan.

By:

Linda

Gender:

F

Age:

Location:

Yorkshire

Date:

25/02/2015

Overall Rating

Lovely colour,lovely fit, lovely Brora

By:

Bron

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

Johannesburg

Date:

24/02/2015

Overall Rating

Chic and stylish

Perfect for work with a little black dress. Colour pops nicely, fit is snug and it looks chic and elegant. Love it!

By:

Annette

Gender:

F

Age:

Location:

London

Date:

18/02/2015

Overall Rating

Cashmere cardigan

Great. Styles with a perfect fit and wonderful quality cashmere. Buy from Brora and you will be very happy and comfy and stylish.

By:

Mary

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Scotland

Date:

02/02/2015

Overall Rating

Lovely cardigan

Neat and stylish and I love the cyclamen colour. I've worn it a lot in the three weeks or so since I bought it in the sale. One tip - I usually take a size 12 in Brora but I had to go up to a 14 for this. The 12, as well as being tight, was very short even for a cropped style.

By:

Gillian

Gender:

F

Age:

65 & over

Location:

Isle of Wight

Date:

21/01/2015

Overall Rating

By:

Michael

Gender:

M

Age:

Location:

Ipswich

Date:

29/12/2014

Overall Rating

See below

A delightful present for my daughter but sadly to small
She is a slim size 12 but it was too skimpy and I will return it for a size up

By:

drn

Gender:

Age:

Location:

nyc

Date:

16/12/2014

Overall Rating

Love the cyclamen

Love the rich pink of the cyclamen. Pastels don't suite my coloring, and I am loving the rich deep berry pink hue. I've worn once and am pleased with the softness and quality.

By:

Frances

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

London

Date:

22/11/2014

Overall Rating

Great little cardigan! Love the colour!

I'm short and petite and your cropped cardigans fit and suit me perfectly. So please keep them coming in a range of different colours!

By:

Louise

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Kent

Date:

06/11/2014

Overall Rating

Lovely quality

Just bought this in the bougainvillea. The colour is a shade or two darker than on the website which just makes it more versatile. Lovely quality as always and will last for years and years. Would like to see a few more pastel colours next year - maybe a lime green and a lilac!

By:

New

Gender:

F

Age:

65 & over

Location:

Connecticut, USA

Date:

04/11/2014

Overall Rating

nice color, too short

The sizing on these cropped cardigans is inconsistent with other sweaters. This one is 2 inches shorter than one I purchased in the spring. And that one had to go through 2 sizes before I got to the correct size. These are just cut small and tight, and I thin that needs to be amen account of in the sizing. I returned it.

By:

Suzie

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Lincolnshire

Date:

09/09/2014

Overall Rating

Perfect as always

Beautiful colour and exceptional quality. However, the cropped cardigans do come up small. I am a petite size 8 but always go up a size in these cardigans. They are especially perfect to wear with skirts or over dresses.

By:

Mary

Gender:

F

Age:

Location:

Date:

01/09/2014

Overall Rating

Lovely but expensive

Very pleased with the cardigan, though I could have gone down a size as it is a generous size 14 and after wearing it a couple times I have the impression it will stretch with wear.
Love the colour and quality is good. Obviously this is a luxury cashmere item but even at the sale price it is still expensive. Will need to take very good care of my investment!

By:

northern

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Leeds

Date:

26/08/2014

Overall Rating

Soft and beautiful.

By:

Pdillon

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

USA

Date:

17/08/2014

Overall Rating

Love the cropped cardis

Added the periwinkle cropped cardi to my collection, the color is really more on the blue side and not much lavender. However the quality and fit are excellent as usual. I would love to see some more unusual colors in this style as sometimes the new colors are so nearly the same as previous ones that I already own. How about a nice black confetti?

By:

Dee

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Isle of Wight

Date:

22/07/2014

Overall Rating

had lots of compliments.

I have a couple of cardi's in this style,which I love,so comfy and useful,but the spice colour is so gorgeous!I have had so many comments and compliments about the colour!Its not a colour I would usually go for,but I adore it!Bright but not garish,goes with lots of colours,brightens up a LBD perfectly!Quality always top notch.

By:

Jane

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Droitwich Spa

Date:

15/07/2014

Overall Rating

Lovely cardi in super colour with great service

I lost my other Brora cardi; boo hoo!! I love my new crooped cardi in sea cole,a lovely colour that goes with everything. I just wish you still did a v neck crop.

By:

Christine

Gender:

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

NYC

Date:

30/06/2014

Overall Rating

Beautiful and highest quality

I found this in the archive section and I love it! I want to wear it but as we're having a heat wave, I'll just admire in my closet, but once fall hits, I'll be wearing it all the time.
The colour works with many others, all neutrals and even red.
I've paid much more for cashmere in NYC and none of it is as great. How about a warm chocolate brown for winter?

By:

Grace

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

London

Date:

30/06/2014

Overall Rating

Another lovely cardi

Another beautiful cardi from Brora. 3/4 length sleeves and cropped so not a winter design but when the sun is shining but you need to cover up a little this is just the job. Bougainvillea is a stunning rich dark pink which works well by day or in the evening. A nice change from the bright pastels and neutrals which have been on offer recently and which I cannot wear (because they make me look rubbish!).

By:

Diana

Gender:

F

Age:

Location:

North london

Date:

11/06/2014

Overall Rating

The ultimate cropped black cardigan

I have this style in various gorgeous colours but always wanted classic black. The fit is perfect and quality, as always, superb.

By:

Nigel

Gender:

M

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

North Yorkshire

Date:

27/05/2014

Overall Rating

Birthday present.

She was delighted with her birthday present. Thank you Brora.

By:

Susan

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

London

Date:

15/04/2014

Overall Rating

Gorgeous colour, good fit and a pleasure to wear

By:

Bella

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Australia

Date:

11/04/2014

Overall Rating

bit on the baggy side

have lots of these and bought this one in Amber, it was a bit on the baggy side this time and the buttons are getting impossibly tight to undo and do up, please Brora look at rectifying this small but persistently annoying issue.

By:

Jenny

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Eire

Date:

10/04/2014

Overall Rating

Delightful

I am thrilled I took the advice of a previous reviewer encouraging us ladies to be brave when choosing the colours in this cardi. I did and am delighted with the results. I choose Amber and Kingfisher (in the sale of course) and they are delightful. Having given a previous lukewarm review on a previous occasion stating I found the cardigan to be too cropped, I have now become a convert. I am thrilled I experimented with some new colour pallets, so ladies I would like to repeat the advice of a previous reviewer...be brave!!!You might surprise yourself with how flattering the colour is on you! Amber extremely versatile. Goes well with black, white, brown (basically the basic colours in most wardrobes). Kingfisher beautiful for springtime.

By:

Sheila

Gender:

F

Age:

65 & over

Location:

Scotland

Date:

21/03/2014

Overall Rating

Beautiful in every way!

What more can I say - I am adding this to my Brora collection. Quality superb as are colours. though normally a size 10 I always find a size 12 fits better in those cropped cardigans.

By:

Maggie

Gender:

F

Age:

65 & over

Location:

West Sussex

Date:

14/03/2014

Overall Rating

Beautiful, but too small!

Adored the Blueberry colour of this cardigan but, sadly it was just a size too small. I know it is a crop length, but I am low waisted so possibly not a good choice for me. I noted that one of the assistants was wearing the same design in Oxblood and it looked gorgeous on her. Reluctantly sent it back.

By:

cat

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

finland

Date:

11/03/2014

Overall Rating

perfect topper

Perfect topper for dresses. Periwinkle lovely color a bit darker than my screen. If between sizes would go one up, still fit well with ribbed waistband.

By:

Amber

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

maidstone

Date:

10/03/2014

Overall Rating

Extremely flattering over dresses!

I do love these cardigans and they look fantastic over the Brora jersey dresses as they really bring the waist in. The sizing is small and I have to size up which I don't have to do with any of the other Brora clothes.
Just one thing Brora - I don't understand why you display them on the website looking so frumpy! They would look so much better on their own (with one gorgeous model shot as you normally do) than as they are now - all buttoned up with what looks like a very frumpy skirt.

By:

catharina

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

espoo

Date:

27/02/2014

Overall Rating

perfect topper

Perfect topper for summer dresses. Periwinkle a gorgeous color, not quite as light blue as picture(mayby my screen). If in between sizes, go one up. Great friendly service from Brora and extremely quick mailing.

By:

K

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Glos

Date:

25/02/2014

Overall Rating

Beautiful cardi, lovely colour!

I love the colour of this cropped cardi, blueberry, beautiful and original.

By:

Catharina

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Finland

Date:

24/02/2014

Overall Rating

perfect with dresses

Perfect short cardigan to wear with dresses or extra long shirt. Lovely colors and yarn. Runs a bit small so if between sizes go one up. I am 165cm , 57 kilo and small chested, took a 10 but could have gone for 12 as well.

By:

Michelle

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Hackney

Date:

13/02/2014

Overall Rating

Love it!

Just bought my 3rd and 4th cashmere cropped cardigans - they are so beautifully made I can't resist! I wear a lot of dresses, many of them sleeveless, and these are great for covering up in cooler weather without being bulky.

By:

Deepa

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

London

Date:

10/02/2014

Overall Rating

bright and cheerful

I love the red, it cheers up any outfit. The sleeve length is perfect for less cold days or heated rooms.
It is slim fitting though, so difficult to wear on bulky tops.

By:

Val

Gender:

F

Age:

65 & over

Location:

Cheltenham

Date:

27/01/2014

Overall Rating

Gorgeous colour

Wonderful quality and a great colour which will span the seasons.A great addition to my small collection of cropped cardigans which are so versatile.

By:

Moc

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

London

Date:

27/01/2014

Overall Rating

Too small

My size 14 is really a size 10-12.

By:

Kim

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Stourbridge

Date:

23/01/2014

Overall Rating

Colour less dense than I expected with fleck in it.

By:

cecily

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

suffolk

Date:

23/01/2014

Overall Rating

Beautiful rich colour and great quality!

By:

Marj

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Scotland

Date:

20/01/2014

Overall Rating

A jewel coloured treasure

I purchased the Kingfisher colour and it is truly beautiful and vibrant. Has the million dollar feel. I resisted buying the cropped cardi thinking it would suit younger ladies better and I am surprised at just how flattering it is. I am a size 12 and this is true to size. May be back for other colours!

By:

Lucy

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

London

Date:

20/01/2014

Overall Rating

Beautiful classic cardigan

I collect these. The colour is even better than on the web - less acidic. Goes beautifully with many things.

By:

Linda

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Devon

Date:

20/01/2014

Overall Rating

Beautiful as always

These little cropped cardigans are perfect, if like me you are only 5ft. I have several of them and the sizing is always constant. If you are between sizes go for the next size up. I always find they wash beautifully and keep their shape. Always good quality and value for money.

By:

Mel

Gender:

F

Age:

25 - 34

Location:

Netherlands

Date:

19/01/2014

Overall Rating

Love the Color, Fabric Itchy

The cardi was very nicely made, length and color were wonderful. I returned it due to the feel. It felt more like wool than cashmere and I found it itchy. Cardi was returned.

By:

Lois

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Worcester

Date:

17/01/2014

Overall Rating

The perfect updated classic.

By:

Wendy

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Oxford

Date:

01/01/2014

Overall Rating

My third one in this style

It's a modern classic, economical and practical design using less cashmere so is less expensive than some of the other Brora cardigans. The shorter sleeves are not quite as warm as long ones, but I find they don't get in the way of home or working activities where one has to really roll up one's sleeves. This third one is black and a proper black one-exactly what I wanted!

By:

Sarah

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Cheshire

Date:

06/11/2013

Overall Rating

The rosé hip will look lovely with a dress at Xmas

The rosé hip is the perfect colour for a Xmas red cardigan, a true red, not too orange or pink. Can be a 12/14 but needed the 14.

By:

E.

Gender:

F

Age:

65 & over

Location:

Glasgow.

Date:

02/11/2013

Overall Rating

Being only 5ft tall I find the fit excellent for me.

By:

Julia

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

London

Date:

31/10/2013

Overall Rating

Colour is good enough to eat, a sexy, nicely cut top.

By:

Susan

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Surrey

Date:

30/10/2013

Overall Rating

The best cardi ever

I love the sunflower colour, and always buy a cropped cardi from Brora when I see a really bright colour. I wear a lot of black & a really bright cashmere cardi looks great. I am waiting for a really bright emerald green one - please!

By:

Beth

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Oxford

Date:

05/10/2013

Overall Rating

Luxurious cardigan

This is the first time I have bought a cropped cardigan from Brora and I have found it be as different as chalk and cheese from others. They are so soft and the colours are so deep and rich in tone. The construction and the attention to detail will ensure that these pieces will last for a number of years. Cashmere, like women only get better with age!

By:

H

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Pembrokeshire

Date:

14/09/2013

Overall Rating

Highly addictive!

This is my 4th purchase of this cardigan, which says it all really. They are versatile,practical and pretty.Keep them coming,Brora,just as they are!

By:

Carol

Gender:

F

Age:

Location:

Sussex

Date:

12/09/2013

Overall Rating

I love the cropped cardigans from Brora

I am quite short so the cropped cardigans from Brora are a wardrobe winner. Formal or casual they are perfect. Slowly collecting a number of them, I chose the Oxblood which is a beautiful deep flattering colour.

By:

sue

Gender:

F

Age:

Location:

w. midlands

Date:

12/09/2013

Overall Rating

a classic cardigan

bought this in henna and caramel - lovely colours - have now got several in this style always look good.
three quarter sleeve great for summer/autumn but could we please have a long sleeve for the winter, i think both these colours would have looked even better with a longer sleeve.

By:

Janpot

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Colne Lancashire

Date:

31/08/2013

Overall Rating

Just as expected, a lovely cardigan.

I have been looking at purchasing a cashmere cropped cardigan for some time. It is lovely, soft and a perfect fit.
The only drawback, as I have previously read in a review, is that the button holes are too small and makes it hard to fasten them.

By:

Jenny

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Ireland

Date:

22/08/2013

Overall Rating

Nice Cardigan

I received my Mallard Cropped Cardigan today. The colour is magnificent but not sure about the fit. I am usually 8/10 petite and the 10 in this cardigan barely fits me. It may be difficult to button up on a winters day. Have ordered a size 10 in the Lace Knit Cropped Cardigan as the length is 51" as opposed to 49" which is a little bit too cropped for me. I would recommend a size up for those wanting a slightly more generous fit.

By:

Suzie

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Lincolnshire

Date:

15/08/2013

Overall Rating

Quality quality quality

This is a beautiful cropped cardigan, a really gorgeous cobalt blue and the quality is second to none. Yes It is expensive but I was lucky to buy it in the sale. But be careful the sizes are not generous. I am a petite size 8 and it only just fits me so if you are in any doubt I would recommend you size up. I might even in future - well only in the cropped cardigans as everything else from skirts to dresses fits me perfectly.

By:

Dee

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Isle of Wight

Date:

10/08/2013

Overall Rating

Ohhh lovely!!!!

Treated myself to this in the sale and so glad I did,I have barely taken it off since!Its my first three quarter length sleeve cardi and Im a complete fan now,so useful this time of year.The safari colour is gorgeous,goes with so much,very very pleased I splashed out!

By:

Mrs

Gender:

F

Age:

65 & over

Location:

Buckinghamshire

Date:

07/08/2013

Overall Rating

Happy but with doubts

Much as I love the Safari colour, the style and fit of this cardigan (I am size 11 and 12 fits me perfectly), I cannot understand why it's not lightweight and slightly itchy. For many years I was lucky to be passed on very expensive high quality cashmere from an aunt and have never known it to be anything but super soft and super light so I am now naturally sceptical. I wish someone from Brora would explain about why the slight weight and slight itchiness (as it shouldn't be there). I trust Brora and Scottish cashmere and I know there must be a reasonable explanation. I am keeping my cardigan and will continue to buy from Brora because I love their style design and colour. More long sleeves please, thank you.

By:

Rebecca

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Chilterns

Date:

30/07/2013

Overall Rating

Perfect

The cropped, round-necked, cardigans are perfect. This is my third, and Mallard is a smart colour, good for the autumn.
I was dismayed to find that Brora favour a delivery company over the Royal Mail. Please support Royal Mail, they are flexible, helpful and their service trumps all delivery companies. Delivery companies offer nothing but petty rules re time and day of delivery etc.

By:

Kristina

Gender:

F

Age:

Location:

Sydney, Australia

Date:

23/07/2013

Overall Rating

Delightful!

I have this cardigan in 5 different colours - my latest purchase being Damask Rose. The colours are fabulous and these cardies go with absolutely everything in my wardrobe. So versatile yet elegant!

By:

Jane

Gender:

Age:

Location:

Wirral

Date:

14/07/2013

Overall Rating

Beautiful colour, very versatile

By:

Pippa

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

St Andrews

Date:

12/07/2013

Overall Rating

Everything I want from cropped cardigan

I may be a middle aged Mummy but I don't want to dress like one! There is nothing frumpy about Brora's knitwear. The quality is superb, the colour range excellent (be bold) & the fit is neat. It's everything I want.

By:

JENNY

Gender:

Age:

65 & over

Location:

EXMOUTH, DEVON

Date:

12/07/2013

Overall Rating

Good garment except for the buttonholes!!

This is excellent cashmere which launders well. However, the buttonholes are a bit small for the buttons! It takes quite a long time to do up or undo the cardigan. Please make your buttonholes a bit bigger in future!

By:

Pippa

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

St Andrews

Date:

10/07/2013

Overall Rating

Colour - love, quality - love, fit - love!

By:

Wendy

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Oxford

Date:

07/07/2013

Overall Rating

practical length of sleeves and more

Nice retro styling- my second in this style. Good sleeve length for cool but not freezing weather. The colour Henna-lovely soft brick-ish red, more like praprika [but not orange-y], a dark henna as it's named. Excellent, strong, all round colour to go w/ just about any other except maybe pastels. Good ribbon backing on button band. Button holes are a little snug, but at least buttons will be secure. A bit of pilling to be expected at first. After careful combing, subsequent wearing and washing according to instructions shouldn't see many more. These sweaters are classics and investments to be worn for years and years.

By:

Anita

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

UK

Date:

07/07/2013

Overall Rating

Chartreuse - lovely colour

I bought the Chartreuse in the Clearance sale - it is true to the colour of actual Chartreuse, which is to say a kind of yellowy-green, not quite lemon and not quite lime. It is quite bright, but nice with my olive skintone, and goes nicely with dark blue jeans, or black. I am a size 8 and it is true to size - it is a very small design, being cropped, and was perfect for me as I am petite. I think if you were tall it really would be very 'cropped'. The sleeves are a good fit, not too tight, would go over a vest top or a thin long sleeved top, but if you want it to fit over anything thicker, maybe size up. The fabric feels stiffer but should soften on washing; this is a sign of quality cashmere not the cheap fluffy stuf. Not itchy. Buttons nice colour. Overall very pleased. Only trouble is, I now want all the colours...

By:

Dawn

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Australia

Date:

19/06/2013

Overall Rating

Luxuriously soft/beautifully detailed pleasure to wear

By:

Bridget

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Derbyshire

Date:

18/06/2013

Overall Rating

Beautiful colour and great fit.

By:

Susan

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

London

Date:

15/06/2013

Overall Rating

Cardigan

Beautiful colour, finish and fit, and I don't think it is any better quality than cheaper cashmere.

By:

melanie

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

skipton

Date:

03/06/2013

Overall Rating

The best fitting size 14 cardigan

I bought my first cropped cardigan at a Brora shop. I tried several different styles of cardigans but this was the one which fitted the best. So I could buy another on line with complete confidence !

By:

Julia

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

London

Date:

14/05/2013

Overall Rating

A beautifully neat piece

This cardigan looks great when it is kept buttoned-up or left open. A lovely colour with a wonderful feel of luxury.

By:

Julie

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

East Riding

Date:

13/05/2013

Overall Rating

Lovely quality

This is my first purchase of proper Scottish cashmere and I am very pleased with it. I read a lot of reviews before committing and was a bit worried about the sizing, but my usual 10 is fine for me. I am now saving for the damask rose colour!

By:

Lulu

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

Ireland

Date:

11/05/2013

Overall Rating

odd fit

Cropped style sat just beneath ribs, leaving a strip draughty space underneath cardigan. I don't have a particularly long torso, but I couldn't quite make sense of the style. Henna colour more brown than red. Beautiful quality material as always.

By:

Bevsie

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Newcastle

Date:

11/05/2013

Overall Rating

Alas, one had to go

I loved the colour of this cardi, however as it was very similar to a purchase I made from a previous Brora collection last year it was difficult justifying keeping it, and as I had purchased two other cardis in this same order, this one had to go back, alas!

By:

Bevsie

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Newcastle

Date:

11/05/2013

Overall Rating

Gorgeous colour

Beautiful colour and fit, though I must admit the cashmere these days doesn't feel as soft as a few years ago when I began buying Brora. However, still the best I've found and better value in the sale. I wear one every day, so for me they are excellent value for money.

By:

Rona

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

Philadelphia, PA USA

Date:

10/05/2013

Overall Rating

Fab cardi

This cardi is well made & the cerulean color is lovely. I have bought a number of Brora items since Dec 2012 (my personal European stimulus package of sorts!) and the quality is unsurpassed!!!!!!! Will love this cardi and my other purchases for many years to come!!!!!!

By:

Kirsteen

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

Somerset

Date:

08/05/2013

Overall Rating

Perfect for spring weather

Well made, soft and warm, love it over a long t-shirt with jeans or over a dress. Very versatile.

By:

Amanda

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

London

Date:

02/05/2013

Overall Rating

Beautiful colour-, neat little cardigan, Longer arms?

Arms could be full length? 3/4 arms are a bit useless-its so easy to roll full length arms up!
But very nice 'Berry'cardy!

By:

karie

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Wiltshire

Date:

19/04/2013

Overall Rating

Warm, sexy so easy to wear

By:

SusanC

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Warwickshire

Date:

18/04/2013

Overall Rating

Simply the best

It is hard to say anything not said before about these wonderful cardis. Just received "Midnight" a great alternative to black as more flattering. I love them as they are smart for work, yet go perfectly with jeans at the weekend.

By:

Sue

Gender:

F

Age:

65 & over

Location:

bournemouth

Date:

17/04/2013

Overall Rating

Excellent quality ideal for summer

By:

Nevo

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

East London

Date:

13/04/2013

Overall Rating

Superb Cropped Cardigan

I received my cardigan on 3rd of April and had to force myself to put it away on Sunday night after wearing it non-stop from the day of receipt! It looks good, feels good, fits well and the quality is great; my husband loves it! The buttons are a tad fidly to do and undo but doesn't gape when done up. I have purchased a number of items from Brora over the years and I haven't been disappointed so far, keep up the good work Brora. : - )

By:

Deborah

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Reading

Date:

10/04/2013

Overall Rating

Gorgeous, but size up.

My first Brora cashmere, having bought around 15 from a well-known online retailer beginning with B, but not so happy with what I believe to be a dip in quality there recently. The Brora cardigan certainly appears very good quality. And so flattering - more fitted than the ones I've been used to. However, as a standard(somewhat flat-chested)size 8 to my surprise I found the 8 too snug and have reordered in 10. The true test of quality is in the washing/wearing, so too soon to comment, but it certainly looks and feels luxurious!

By:

Nice

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

England

Date:

05/04/2013

Overall Rating

TRUE TO SIZE - buy the size you really are!! Lol!!

Lovely cardigan - have bought amethyst, cerulean & chartreuse this season - all beautiful colours - I disagree with reviewers who say it runs small. I ACTUALLY MEASURE a 32" chest and buy a size 8 - and the fit is perfect. As a previous reviewer said, buy the size you actually are not what you would like to be - measure your chest and buy the corresponding size! Sorry to be a bit rude but, as an 8, I get fed up of the vanity sizing trend which means that I can no longer buy clothes in places that I once could.

By:

S

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Leicestershire

Date:

02/04/2013

Overall Rating

Incredibly flattering and versatile

Having lusted after it for months, I bagged the chartreuse version of this cardigan in the clearance sale. The colour is gorgeous and the fit very flattering. I'll get a lot of wear out of this, over dresses and vest tops in the Summer. I'd agree with the other reviewers who say the fit is less generous than usual for Brora. I usually fit a Brora size 10 very comfortably; this cardigan is a good fit in a 12.

By:

Wendy

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Oxford

Date:

28/03/2013

Overall Rating

Safari is more green than brown

Ingenious blend of different coloured threads give deeper, richer colour, except black. Lovely feminine shape accentuates the waist. I chose Safari because I thought it would be brown or sandy as the name suggests, but turned out to be a soft green-still lovely. Decided it would be an easy colour to wear so kept it. Very happy. A quality, well made sweater to look after well and last years.

By:

dn

Gender:

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

nyc

Date:

22/03/2013

Overall Rating

beautiful sweater and excellent customer service

I bought this as a gift for my mother in the gorgeous cerulean, but sadly it was too big. Customer service was a great help in exchanging it for the equally beautiful amethyst in a smaller size. My mother's friend said the sweater "felt like velvet". I think this is the best present I've gotten her in a long time.

By:

Sophie

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

Gloucestershire

Date:

20/03/2013

Overall Rating

Gorgeous cardigan!

This is my second cropped cashmere cardigan and I love it! The colour is lovely and the fit perfect and I would have one in every colour if my cash-flow was unlimited! It would be great if you did it with long sleeves though as 3/4 length still a bit chilly at this time of year. I am a curvy 10-12 and the size 12 is perfect.

By:

Wendy

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Oxford

Date:

16/03/2013

Overall Rating

Lovely shape

Love the sweater, but returned it for a different colour. Mallard was darker/stronger than picture. Nice, but not for me. Exchanged for Safari which sounded + looked browny in the catalogue + web colour chart. Turned out to be a sage green which was nice + I liked, so kept. Excellent colours all round though-multiple colour fibres keeps colours from being flat.

By:

marielle

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

noordwijk holland

Date:

15/03/2013

Overall Rating

just an ALL time classic!

Wonderful piece of garment, very classy, beautiful quality and a favorite already! Will buy other colors also.

By:

Alice

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Scotland

Date:

28/02/2013

Overall Rating

Love Brora's cropped cardigans.

Bought the cropped cardi in mallard. A beautiful colour. Find the sizes are very good. I now have quite a few of these cardigans in a variety of colours. Light to wear and very cosy. Excellent quality.

By:

pdillon

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Memphis, TN USA

Date:

26/02/2013

Overall Rating

Another lovely

I have added another cropped cardi to my collection and love the color - flint will go with everything - and fit. I am 5'2, 130lbs and wear a 12 as I do not like a close fit - just a bit of room to enable buttoning a few - these sweaters are so versatile I always look forward to the new season colors

By:

CG

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

MK

Date:

26/02/2013

Overall Rating

won't want to be without!

I agree with previous reviewer- you can't beat these for style, colour or quality. I have found too that Brora service is fantastic.
I live in these cardigans and always feel perfectly dressed wearing one, whether over a T, cami and jeans/capris/skirts or over a dress. I bought my normal size and they are well fitted. I don't tend to do the buttons up, so if you do, you might want to size up if you are slightly bigger busted. The cobalt is a beautiful blue with a hint of purple running through, and the zinc is I would say more of a nice light dove grey than the beige it appears on the website, but a go-with-everything colour. Expensive, yes, but I will treasure these for years to come.

By:

Elina

Gender:

F

Age:

25 - 34

Location:

Sweden

Date:

23/02/2013

Overall Rating

Perfect little cardigan!

This is a lovely high quality cropped cardigan, perfect over dresses and shirts. Like everyone says the fit is pretty snug, so I wear mine open. The colour is fab, but perhaps greener than I thought based on the picture.

By:

jennifer

Gender:

F

Age:

Location:

cheshire

Date:

21/02/2013

Overall Rating

lovely muted blue - quality item

By:

Barbara

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Bath

Date:

19/02/2013

Overall Rating

I love this cardigan. It's great over a LBD.

By:

Sue

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

ReigateSurrey

Date:

16/02/2013

Overall Rating

The Best!

Lovely rich colour.Perfect as always. I have tried other cashmere,but Brora is the best in quality,style,chose of colours and service. I feel special when I where my Brora cashmere. I save all year for my purchase,so please anybody questioning the price ,please believe me,they are worth every single penny.

By:

Carol

Gender:

F

Age:

Location:

Sussex

Date:

12/02/2013

Overall Rating

Just What I Wanted.

I am 5'2" standard size 12, I purchased the emerald cardigan and it fits me perfectly. I am delighted with the quality and the colour is beautiful. Thank you brora.

By:

Deb

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

USA

Date:

07/02/2013

Overall Rating

great quality and color

By:

Linda

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Exeter

Date:

06/02/2013

Overall Rating

Lovely colour, lovely fit

At five foot most cardigans have sleeves far too long for me but this style is perfect with the sleeves coming a little above the wrist. The sizing is consistent from season to season. I have five of them now and will happily buy more. The quality is always good and they maintain their shape.

By:

Diane

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Melbourne Australia

Date:

02/02/2013

Overall Rating

beautiful product and excellent customer service.

I am not used to on line purchasing, but when informed about you beautiful cashmere garments I took to plunge last year and purchased a cropped pink cardigan which I have worn with pleasure for the past months. Now I have this beautiful flint grey cardigan to add to my wardrobe.

By:

dn

Gender:

F

Age:

Location:

NYC

Date:

01/02/2013

Overall Rating

Very happy

These cropped cardigans fit wonderfully, and I am quite short 5'2", so I appreciate the shorter length and sleeves. I bought the cerulean and chartreuse and have worn both colors twice in the week since they arrived. Cerulean is a beautiful light blue-green--more blue than it appears on my monitor. The chartreuse is a bit greener than I thought it would be, but really like it as well. I think both colors are seasonless and look forward to wearing year-round.

By:

Jentraybake

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

Aberdeen

Date:

31/01/2013

Overall Rating

Cute!

I have two of these now. Great quality.
My first try of the cropped style didn't suit as it was too fitted in my normal size. Once I tried a size up- perfect!
Colours fabby and unusual.

By:

Kath

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

London

Date:

29/01/2013

Overall Rating

great cardigan

I have had many compliments on the cut and colour of this item. Its short style is very flattering

By:

Benedetta

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

Milano

Date:

24/01/2013

Overall Rating

The color is not like I expected

It looks like yellow in the picture,but it was acid green

By:

anna

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Surrey

Date:

11/01/2013

Overall Rating

A style classic

The Brora cropped cashmere cardigan is an absolute style classic and the range of colours is fabulous. I have one in black and one in a pale green from a previous season, they wash well and don't bobble. If Brora did a long sleeve version for Autumn/winter they'd be perfect as a 3/4 sleeve isn't always practical.

By:

Tiffany

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

Hampshire

Date:

11/01/2013

Overall Rating

Unbeatable shape and quality

I've bought x10 of these so far for myself and a friend and they are top quality and the perfect cardigan for dresses as bought slightly small they sit on ribcage and are very slim making the silhouette sleek rather than bulky. Perfect for our unpredictable British weather summer and winter. They are expensive though! I tend to pounce in sales.

By:

Claire

Gender:

Age:

Location:

North Yorkshire

Date:

02/01/2013

Overall Rating

Great quality and design

This year's colour.. but a beautiful subtle mix of tones, bought to go with a short tweed skirt and looks great!Had to go up a size from my usual as very fitted and short style

By:

ruth

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

sydney

Date:

27/12/2012

Overall Rating

perfect fit and true to colour shown

I love this cardigan, especially the softness and beautiful colour.The fit is perfect and the cropped sleeve makes it just right for cooler summer days here in Sydney. This very lovely garment will see a lot of wear.

By:

Karin

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

New York

Date:

11/12/2012

Overall Rating

very cute

Very cute cardigan as always. Emerald is a great color and the fit is true to size.

By:

Esther

Gender:

F

Age:

25 - 34

Location:

Australia

Date:

21/11/2012

Overall Rating

Very nice fitted cropped cardigan.

Lovely soft cardigan with classic fifties fit. I was worried about what size to order as alot of the reviews said that the cardigan ran small, but I was happy with the size 12 (my bust is 38").

By:

Rosie

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Suffolk

Date:

13/10/2012

Overall Rating

Beautiful Cardigan

I ordered size 8 and 10, for best fit, but definitely needed the size 10 as they come up quite small. Beautifully made, trendy, warm and comfortable. Washes well.

By:

d

Gender:

F

Age:

65 & over

Location:

wiltshire

Date:

02/10/2012

Overall Rating

I would purchase this cardigan if it had long sleeves.

I appreciate the quality of your cashmere.

By:

Ellen

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

Zürich, Switzerland

Date:

26/09/2012

Overall Rating

GREAT DISCOVERY!

These little cardigans are the exact perfect shape. They really flatter the smallest part of the waist - just below the bust. They are perfect for throwing over fitted a-line or shift dresses - while still flattering your shape. They remind me of the style of Jackie Kennedy :-) but the colors give them a modern "twist".
The colors are absolutely beautiful and the quality is stunning - I have Chartreuse, Berry, Flint and Black in size 10 - although Im 5'4 and 120 lbs - I could have taken an 8, but read the reviews and decided to take the "size-up" advice - personally, I wouldn't have minded them to be a bit more fitted - as I will only be wearing them open or with the top button done up. Chartreuse will definitely be worn the most this year! I found the cashmere not to be as soft as expected - they're a bit itchy. I'm fairly sensitive - so I wont be wearing them directly on my skin but the overall quality is definitely worth the the price! Gorgeous.

By:

Diana

Gender:

F

Age:

Location:

North London

Date:

20/09/2012

Overall Rating

A lovely cardigan -perfect fit and a very pretty colour

By:

Jayne

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Edinburgh

Date:

18/09/2012

Overall Rating

Just love it, classy, fashionably cool and cosy

By:

Catherine

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Edinburgh

Date:

18/09/2012

Overall Rating

Beautiful, quality cardigan, but too short for me!

Beautiful shade of blue, quality cashmere and wonderful fitted,feminine cardigan. Unfortunately it was too short for me. An inch longer in length and it would have fitted me perfectly.

By:

JT

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Lincolnshire

Date:

17/09/2012

Overall Rating

Lovely style but cut small.

Cardigan is lovely and just style I was looking for. Worth noting that sizing is not generous. I am usually a size 8 but glad I ordered a size 10 in this garment. Even so, it is a "neat" fit!

By:

Beverley

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Newcastle u Tyne

Date:

16/09/2012

Overall Rating

Surprisingly disappointed

Colour - wisteria - rather dull and drab, size (14) quite mean, and the wool felt thin and hard. I have 8 cropped cardis from various Brora seasons and I was so disappointed to have to send this back. However, I shan't let it put me off!

By:

Eloise

Gender:

F

Age:

below 25

Location:

New York

Date:

13/09/2012

Overall Rating

fantastic

I love the color and fit of this beautiful, well made sweater.

By:

Amanda

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

London

Date:

13/09/2012

Overall Rating

good value in sale

Very good quality, love the ribbing, however- Had to return item.3/4 sleeves don't suit me and it felt a bit too short.

By:

mariese

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

South East

Date:

06/09/2012

Overall Rating

Lovely as usual

I have lots of these and wear them all the time, great length with a dress on my 5'4" frame. A snug fit and I go one size up for these. Petal colour is lovely.

By:

RedBert

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

Leicestershire

Date:

03/09/2012

Overall Rating

Berry is purple, rather than red

I adore Brora's cropped cardigans; they fit perfectly and they're much better quality than ones sold elsewhere. I'd hoped this season's berry would be a rich dark red - I think that's how it looks in the pictures - but it's dark purple instead, which is a shame.

By:

Linda

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Bristol

Date:

30/08/2012

Overall Rating

Beautiful

Lovely colour and quality, thank you!

By:

Alex

Gender:

F

Age:

65 & over

Location:

lsle of wight

Date:

28/08/2012

Overall Rating

lovely colour and I am lucky to get it at sale price

By:

Susan

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Farnham

Date:

14/08/2012

Overall Rating

The best cropped cashmere cardis ever

I have 10 cropped Brora cardis, each season I can't wait to buy a new colour. It's the chartreuse this autumn. I like wearing cardis short & tight, I would like to see them available in a size 6.

By:

Elsa

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

East Anglia

Date:

10/08/2012

Overall Rating

Lovely but too short

The quality of this cashmere cardigan was superb BUT it was too short in the body length even for a cropped style (I am 5'6 but not long bodied) and the sleeves are 3/4 length which was not an elegant look on me!
Ive sent it back but with regret.

By:

pattiebaldwin

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

cheshire

Date:

30/07/2012

Overall Rating

love it the length perfect for me being small 5ft 2"

By:

Chris

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Bromley Kent

Date:

13/05/2012

Overall Rating

Useful Classic.Stylish Cardi

My first Brora purchase to co- ordinate with a dress (not Brora) bought for a wedding. Nowhere else has a cropped cardi in such a colour range and with long sleeves which I prefer.Thought I would buy the pink but the crimson in size 12 looked much better.Not really crimson but a deep soft rosy colour. Girl in shop very helpful with sizing and colour advice. Can't comment on durability as not yet washed.

By:

Ian

Gender:

M

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Wiltshire

Date:

11/05/2012

Overall Rating

Wonderful quality and design - colour not white

As always, the cropped cardigan was first class quality and design and well received by my wife. however, the picture was my spur to order as it actually showed as white.
The reality was a light off white/beige, with white being the lesser word.
I think that is the downside of the quality cashmere - not perfect white. However, as I said above, the pic was misleading.

By:

Sarah

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

Cornwall

Date:

25/04/2012

Overall Rating

lovely colour and fit

I love the colour, which is a bright pillar box red, and the shape is really stylish.

By:

LouLou

Gender:

F

Age:

Location:

Winchester

Date:

16/03/2012

Overall Rating

Classic little cardie!

This lovely little cardie comes in lots of gorgeous colours. I like to take one with me when I'm travelling I just squash it in to my hand luggage and pop it on when I'm chilly in the plane - light as a feather and always looks glam!

By:

Rosemary

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Barton on Sea

Date:

06/03/2012

Overall Rating

Love cropped cardis

I have cropped cardigans in Heather and in Coral and they are both superb, but in the cream, the result was not very exciting. I did buy the same cream in the lace knit cardi where the pattern makes it more interesting.

By:

Mel

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

London

Date:

02/03/2012

Overall Rating

great fit, colour nice

A few pastel shades would be good

By:

Erica

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

Leeds

Date:

01/03/2012

Overall Rating

Happy with it - at the sale price

The shade of brown was a bit more yellowy than the pictures showed (but I notice you've started sending out the sample cards again so hopefully not a prob next time). The fit was not expected - but I realise now I should have read the reviews first! Wasn't expecting 3/4 sleeves. I knew it would be cropped, but expected a couple more inches than this. Overall size on the skimpy size; just aswell I'm on the small side too. I'd have sent it back if not in the sale. Also buttons too difficult to fasten and unfasten. I like it though!

By:

carol

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

maidenhead

Date:

01/03/2012

Overall Rating

very snug

Unless you like your cardigans very tight you need to go up a size in this one. Sadly, that means mine is going back.

By:

Beverley

Gender:

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Ncle u Tyne

Date:

29/02/2012

Overall Rating

Gorgeous colour- love it!

And it's another one to add to my collection!

By:

Janet

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Kent

Date:

29/02/2012

Overall Rating

Excellent addition to sping/summer wardrobe.

By:

Katie9

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Derbyshire

Date:

28/02/2012

Overall Rating

On the small side

I wished I'd read the refiews on this item before ordering. I'm only 5ft 3 and size 10 was too short and too tight. I'm finding Brora sizing a bit hit and miss lately.

By:

PINGUINO

Gender:

F

Age:

65 & over

Location:

USA

Date:

28/02/2012

Overall Rating

Nice but not terrific

It is pretty but could be softer and is cut on the small side.

By:

Sarah

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

Yorkshire

Date:

24/02/2012

Overall Rating

Lovely

This is my fourth cropped cardigan. This one(olive) bought in sale. I love them all. They are true to size, flattering for petites and beautiful shades. I find it hard to wear any other cardigans now. Eyeing up the artichoke for the spring!

By:

Theresa

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Sussex

Date:

22/02/2012

Overall Rating

Love these cropped cardis, so soft.

The mustard is a great colour for blondes. Would love one in every shade but can only buy in the sale ! Brilliant fit too !

By:

Caroline

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Australia

Date:

09/02/2012

Overall Rating

Lovely cardigan

Lovely cardigan - size 10 on small size so purchased size 12. Very good service from Brora - when queried whether larger size in stock contacting me in Australia re sizing and sending size 12 forthwith. Very happy

By:

Rosie

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

West Yorkshire

Date:

03/02/2012

Overall Rating

Classic design and easy to wear.

This is the third cropped cardigan that I've bought and am very pleased with the fit and colour. I was disappointed that three buttons fell off after the first wear, but I'm happy to over look this fault as it is such a useful item in my wardrobe. I have tried other Brora designs, but this cardigan is my favourite and the one that I find goes with everything.

By:

Sue

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Surrey

Date:

01/02/2012

Overall Rating

Brora, what a find!

This is my first experience with Brora and what a pleasure. I love this cropped cardi,just right for my height,5.2. Love the colours and the quality is pure luxury.

By:

PJ

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

BUXTON

Date:

01/02/2012

Overall Rating

QUALITY GARMENT

Beautiful colour a bit small have a few of these,sorry it`s been reduced again so will send back!

By:

grs

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Berkshire

Date:

01/02/2012

Overall Rating

This is my 5th cropped cardigan!

I am petite so this cropped style suits me very well. I always feel good wearing them and am frequently complimented on how good they look. Can't have too many of them!

By:

Pam

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Newmarket

Date:

30/01/2012

Overall Rating

Too cropped to be useful

By:

Barbara

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Bristol

Date:

28/01/2012

Overall Rating

An absolutely gorgeous garment!

Everything about this item was lovely: the colour, the feel and the shape. A small improvement on the size of the buttonholes would make it easier to do up/undo.
A deeper, less orangey red could be even more perfect!

By:

Catherine

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

SW France

Date:

27/01/2012

Overall Rating

Lovely shape and colour

I have abour four of these now and they are so useful and jolly, good colours and excellent shape. Guaranteed to make one feel slimmer and younger!!!

By:

Sue

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Berkshire

Date:

26/01/2012

Overall Rating

Not quite as pictured

A lovely cardigan, although the millions of buttons mean that you'll probably use it as a sweater or leave it undone. The picture shows long sleeves - they're actually quite a lot shorter than shown. Pity!

By:

karin

Gender:

F

Age:

25 - 34

Location:

new york

Date:

26/01/2012

Overall Rating

Pretty and classic cardigan

Very pretty and well-fitted cardigan, definitely worth its price. Will buy more in different colours!

By:

Helen

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Yorkshire

Date:

25/01/2012

Overall Rating

Wonderfully flattering cardigan

I’m so pleased with this cardigan. I’ve not bought a cropped cardigan before because I thought it might be a little young for me but I’m delighted with it. It’s such a flattering length and the three-quarter sleeves are perfect for older arms. I’m really looking forward to the spring / summer colour range so I can add another to my wardrobe.

By:

Lynn

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Date:

24/01/2012

Overall Rating

Beautiful colour. Very disapointing sizing.

By:

Faye

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

New Zealand

Date:

22/01/2012

Overall Rating

Perfect Cardigans

I bought two of these in the sale: one in tobacco (a lovely flecked conker brown) and one in olive (a gorgeous green/gold). They are excellent quality, true to size and well proportioned for someone my height - just under 5"4". As for the buttonholes, simply take a sharp pair of scissors and snip up to the end bar stitches (not through them)! Then you can button your beautiful cardigan in cold weather.

Wonderful colour

love both my cropped cardigans, very slimming!

By:

Kate

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

Uk & France

Date:

20/01/2012

Overall Rating

cropped cardigan

The colour is lovely. The quality is fine; not Brora top-notch, but absolutely fine. When it says cropped, it means cropped - this is a short cardigan and the sleeves are 3/4 length, which, for me, was a shame, but overall, it's a nice little cardigan.

By:

Jane

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

mid-Wales

Date:

01/01/2012

Overall Rating

Same lovely quality

I've revised my opinion about these cardigans. This autumn I bought a red one from Brora, one from a well known catalogue and one from a well known cashmere specialist. The Brora cardigan was the most expensive and at first I thought not the best quality (thick, a bit scratchy, couldn't open the buttons easily, sleeves too short?) and gave it a mediocre review, but having seen and felt the others (thin, less robust, probably won't last as well), I came to the conclusion that these really are the best. So I bought a second one in peacock. This is fast becoming a habit! Need I say more (except why didn't I wait until the sale?)

By:

Plant

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Surrey

Date:

29/12/2011

Overall Rating

I love these caridgans

I have several and have just bought two more - one in peacock and one in scarlet. They are excellent quality, the fit is good and the colours are lovely. They can go into the washing machine on a cold wool wash and come out perfectly - an added bonus.

By:

Olivia

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

London

Date:

12/12/2011

Overall Rating

Absolutely wonderful!

I absolutely love these cardigans - saw others complained they're too small I say rubbish buy your true size not what you would like to think you are - I have bought one in each colour and have done so for my mother as well - they are fabulous over everything - thank you Brora and please never change this design or the sizes! My mother is 4'9", I introduced her to this cardigan and she never looked back! She buys tiny and I buy larger but then I am 5'7"! No one beats Brora on colour or quality!

By:

Lily

Gender:

F

Age:

below 25

Location:

HK

Date:

10/12/2011

Overall Rating

Decent and attractive little cardigan

I bought this in blueberry in my usual UK size 10. The colour is darker than the one in the picture but for Brora this's always the case. The size fits perfectly. Great to wear on top of a tank top or T-shirt. And it flatters the figure very well. I must say maybe I have expected too much, it's not as soft as I think. Another thing is that now I realise why people tend not to button up the cardigan because it's a nightmare to unbutton them ! I'd recommend this and will definitely buy again. But wish Brora can bring back the Christmassy red/ Claret.

By:

anon

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

nyc

Date:

08/12/2011

Overall Rating

Love the Peacock

This is a beautiful bright color--I had to put it on as soon as I opened the box. Quality seems very good--very soft. The black cropped cardigan I bought earlier this season was not soft until washed.

By:

Patricia

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Cornwall

Date:

06/12/2011

Overall Rating

Lovely little cardigan

This is my third cropped cardigan. They are so useful, and I would like many more in other colours.
The quality is wonderful and they wash and wear well.
However, I do wish that for the winter they came with long sleeves. Then they would be perfect!

By:

laura

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

kent

Date:

30/11/2011

Overall Rating

gorgeous cardi but comes up very small.

Size 12 was supposed to fit a 37" bust but measured 34" so needed to order a size larger.

By:

marielle

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

Noordwijk Holland

Date:

17/11/2011

Overall Rating

delightful purchase

Lovely raspberry pink cardigan. Very fine quality. Unfortunately it is a bit shorter than I hoped for so on a pair of jeans does not flatter very well. Because of the tight fit it is best to wear a tight fit top underneath or maybe it is best worn with a dress. Anyway, I just love it!

By:

Diana

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Braintree, Essex

Date:

16/11/2011

Overall Rating

A lovely colour, and a soft feel

I bought the tobacco which is a lovely warm brown with the merest hint of a fleck which stops the colour being too "flat". I bought my usual size 14 and find it a tad small, but a larger size would be too big. However, the cashmere has a good stretch to it and buttons up without looking stretched. The sleeves come just above my wrist bones (I am 5'1") so are just about long enough for me.

By:

Jenny

Gender:

F

Age:

25 - 34

Location:

Glasgow

Date:

15/11/2011

Overall Rating

Lovely colour, very warm and comfortable.

By:

Dee

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Somerset

Date:

07/11/2011

Overall Rating

Wow! What a colour.

Once again you have excelled yourselves. Excellent delivery;packaging and product. Fit is perfect. Quality every time.

By:

Jane

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

mid-Wales

Date:

29/10/2011

Overall Rating

a bit brief!

I knew the sleeves were going to be short, but it's a shame they aren't just a bit longer. It took me about 10 mins to undo the buttons which were very tight. Lovely colour and nice shape, but not as soft as I was expecting, and on reflection, pretty expensive for what it is.

By:

Sally

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Exeter

Date:

25/10/2011

Overall Rating

Beautiful colour

Although I love Brora designs this was the first time my small budget ventured as far as cashmere. The colour (peacock) was wonderful and I thought would go with a lot of things but, with regret, and after considerable struggle, I decided that if I could only buy one cashmere cardigan for the winter, it had better be one with full length sleeves so it went back. I found the fit generous.

By:

PDillon

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Macau

Date:

24/10/2011

Overall Rating

A great color!

I received the olive cardi and it is such a beautiful fall green and goes with nearly everything in the wardrobe as it tends to be more of a neutral color. Size 12 fits my 5'2" frame extremely well. I just can't decide which color to get next!

By:

Chickpea

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

Kent

Date:

19/10/2011

Overall Rating

Perfect!

This is the ninth cropped cardigan I think I have! I've actually lost count now...... but they are all lovely and still look like new. Perfect to wear with skirts or over dresses - even though they are 3/4 sleeves they still keep you very snug. Can't wait for navy....!

By:

Ian

Gender:

M

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Wiltshire

Date:

04/10/2011

Overall Rating

Black added to the collection!

Perfect for holidays

I have gone up a size to a 16 in this style, the same as the v neck cropped cardigan as I can then wear them over a summer dress.
The Fresco colour is a lovely soft grey/blue and has just been to Sicily with me on holiday, a perfect little cardigan for a Summer's evening.

By:

gillian

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

chelmsford

Date:

22/09/2011

Overall Rating

Lovely ,but sizing very small

I bought this in two sizes to try, 10 and 12, as with Brora pieces, unfortunately, their sizing is very inconsistent between the styles. I have many of their pieces in sizes between 8 and 12! This particular cardigan is very small, and the sleeves are either too short, or they are not full length (although it does nt say 3/4 sleeves in the description). However, as it is such a lovely colour (red) I am keeping it, and returning the smaller one (at my own expense, as Brora do not offer free returns, even though it is impossible to work out what size you are!)

By:

Tiina

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Helsinki, Finland

Date:

14/09/2011

Overall Rating

love it, but..

I bought this last year, love the colour and fit, great with dresses....just one suggestion: can you make it with longer sleeves? I love the short style but my wrists get cold.... So, full lenght sleeves would make it perfect.

By:

Helen

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Reading

Date:

07/09/2011

Overall Rating

lovely colour,style a bit old fashioned

lovely colour but style a bit old fashioned, neck line very tight and high, a slightly lower more relaxed neckline would be better and waist is very tight with the deep ribbing, overall a more relaxed fit would be nicer, decided to keep but I had to go up a size

By:

Kim

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Palma de Mallorca

Date:

29/08/2011

Overall Rating

Very happy with my cardigan...the colour is just great!

Very happy with my cardigan...the colour (heather) is beautiful!

By:

Gillian

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Andorra

Date:

28/08/2011

Overall Rating

Very speedy delivery abroad and beautifully packaged.

I had accidentally ordered the same cardigan twice but lucky for me the staff at Brora picked up on this and telephoned my home in Andorra to check whether this was what I had intended. I confirmed that I had intended to order just the one and they immediately credited my visa card. Well done and thank you.

By:

Becca.

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

Staffordshire

Date:

20/08/2011

Overall Rating

Fabulous colour and quality

Fabulous colour, great quality, nothing more to say except such a wonderful piece.
More great colours like this please.....

By:

Robin

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Jackson

Date:

19/08/2011

Overall Rating

Great period piece....

Love the cardigan in mustard. I was looking high and low for a short cardie to go with a retro style 50's dress.
Note: I usually take a size 12...which fit well...however, I wanted a closer and shorter fit....the size 10 was perfect.
This is my second cropped cadrigan (already have black and put round pearl buttons on it;) and I am sure it will not be the last. It is perfect for all of the new styles and a great way to update what you already have.

By:

Rosemary

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Barton on Sea

Date:

07/08/2011

Overall Rating

Such a sweetie

Bought the Heather in 12 - some styles I'm a 10 (my usual dress size) and some I have to buy a 12. A little more consistency in sizing would be helpful. Anyway, the Heather colour is superb - many individual colours go to make up the overall colour so it's alive. Very useful cardi and always looks special. Have the often mentioned difficulty regarding the size of the buttonholes but haven't tried snipping them open yet as another reviewer suggested.

By:

Ian

Gender:

M

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Wiltshire

Date:

30/07/2011

Overall Rating

Cor!

I bought a scarlet cropped cardigan for my wife so get to write the review!
She loved the new colour and I love the way she looks in the cardigan!
Cor! Sums it up!

By:

Chris

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

Belfast

Date:

29/07/2011

Overall Rating

Such a beautiful shade of blue and a very good fit

I treated myself to a Fresco cropped cardigan.
The shade is delicious: darker and more interesting than a baby, powder blue but still light and slightly steely.
It fits as beautifully as the other cropped cardigans that I have bought from Brora...
I also approve of the ribbon placket behind the buttons and button holes. This gives these cardigans great structure at the front so that they sit very well unbuttoned, and hold their shape over time and through gentle washing.
The cropped style and 3/4 sleeves of this cardigan is ideal for my petite frame - I am 5'2", 165cm, so most cardigans are too long in the sleeve and the body.

By:

Caro

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

Harrogate

Date:

13/07/2011

Overall Rating

wonderful!

I love these cardigans. Being a curvy size 10. these are very flattering and feminine. They look great undone or buttoned. A gorgeous choice of colours, the only problem is which one or ones to choose!

By:

Fiona

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Sussex

Date:

05/07/2011

Overall Rating

A Classic

lovely colour and great shape, very useful

By:

Sophie

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Kent

Date:

21/06/2011

Overall Rating

Another lovely piece to add to my collection

Something from Brora is a real treat and this cardigan is perfect and I wear it loads. The colour (taupe) goes with everything but the colour on screen isn't very accurate as it's definitely on the brown side whereas the web image makes it appear grey. I LOVE IT

By:

Jacqui

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Basingstoke

Date:

21/06/2011

Overall Rating

Perfection in a cardigan

By:

robyn

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

sydney, australia

Date:

20/06/2011

Overall Rating

nice new colour, now have 4 of these cardigans

By:

anne

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

london

Date:

17/06/2011

Overall Rating

favourite cropped cardi

Really lovely cardi,had to go up a size I'm normally a 12 but size 14 fits perfectly,I intend to purchase more colours hopefully in the sale .

By:

anne

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

london

Date:

16/06/2011

Overall Rating

cropped cashmere cardi

Lovely cardi georgous colours,had to go up a size I'm normally 12 but size 14 was a perfect fit,intend to buy another in the sale if available.

By:

Rosemary

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Barton on Sea

Date:

11/06/2011

Overall Rating

Beautiful colours but too small for me

Loved the colours, especially the coral but I found the size 10 too small all over for me. I've found size 10 in other shapes fit perfectly but this was just too tight and too short in the waist - I'm 5' 7" with a low waist so feel it would be perfect for someone a little shorter. Such a shame - maybe I should try the 12?

By:

Mika

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

East Sussex

Date:

10/06/2011

Overall Rating

Lovely colour

This is my second Brora cropped cardigan and this time I went for the coral. It is lovely soft orangy/red/pink coral colour which has somewhat vintage feel to it. I don't wear red but I can comfortably see myself in this cardi. It goes well with all darker colours. I must keep an eye on the full length cardi in the same colour! Definitely five stars!

By:

Lyn

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

New Zealand

Date:

10/06/2011

Overall Rating

Beautiful colour and quality,

Some people collect art, I collect Brora cardigans. I adore the styles, colours and quality. The cropped cardigan is ideal for winter days when you need a fitted look and for summer evenings when a cotton cardigan over a dress is not enough. Fit is a snug size 10. The colour is beautiful, complex,vibrant yet not gaudy.

By:

Busybee

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Bolton

Date:

07/06/2011

Overall Rating

Lovely

Lovely colour, beautifully soft

By:

Helen

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

Guildford

Date:

30/05/2011

Overall Rating

Top quality wardrobe classic

I am absolutely delighted with my "Nigella" cardigan. I am a curvy (32G) 10/12 with a short waist and this cardigan is just so flattering. I purchased the size 12 and wear it with jeans and a t-shirt or over a shift dress for work. It's just so versatile. I agree with others that you get what you pay for. Superb quality. Can't wait for next seasons colours. I will certainly be buying more.

By:

Caro

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

Yorkshire

Date:

23/05/2011

Overall Rating

Great fit and quality

I have a couple of these, the fit is very feminine. I am a curvy size 10-12 and the 12 fits perfectly. The quality of the cashmere is fabulous, way better than high street versions. Colours are great too

By:

Lynda

Gender:

F

Age:

65 & over

Location:

Shropshire

Date:

21/05/2011

Overall Rating

You get what you pay for!

A perfect fit, beautiful colour and super quality. I will be back for more!

By:

Sophie

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Southampton

Date:

26/04/2011

Overall Rating

Lovely colour, excellent quality, perfect fit

This is the 4th Brora cardigan I have bought in the past 2-3 years. The quality and durability is fantastic. Buying on the internet the colours were not exactly what I had expected, but, in fact, exceeded my expectations. I know I will continue appreciating this lovely mute blue, in the same way I continue loving the colours of my other 3 cardigans.

By:

Faye

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

New Zealand

Date:

21/04/2011

Overall Rating

Gorgeous quality, colour and fit.

This is extremely soft and comfortable. I'm 5'3" so it sits at my waist and the sleeves are longer on my arms than shown on the model in the Spring brochure, which is fine with me. It's also true to size. I bought the coral - a lovely soft red wearable all year. The buttons were a little snug but I expect they'll soften with use. Worth every penny.

By:

Nicola

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

Dungannon, N. Ireland

Date:

16/04/2011

Overall Rating

Lovely, useful piece

This piece is ideal for my purpose - as a cover up for a sleeveless, summer dress. The cashmere is soft and the fit and quality are good. Looking forward to many years of wear.

By:

Marie

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

South East

Date:

13/04/2011

Overall Rating

Teensy!

I found this cardigan in my usual size 10 just too small in all directions - I haven't ordered a bigger size as I think the proportions are not right for me - maybe a smaller frame would suit it.

By:

Sarah

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

Guernsey

Date:

05/04/2011

Overall Rating

Another welcome addition to my Brora collection

Though it is more cream than white!

By:

Cath

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

Epsom

Date:

01/04/2011

Overall Rating

Great quality, neat styling.

Really light and cosy, wears very well with minimal piling. Waist rib is springy and snug. 3/4 length sleeves. Goes really well with wrist warmers!

By:

Jane

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

France

Date:

20/03/2011

Overall Rating

Perfect fit. Love the colour and style.

By:

Caroline

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Powys

Date:

19/03/2011

Overall Rating

Love everything about this cardi

I am 5'6"and found the length just right.Looks classic and smart buttoned up and fab left open with a dress.I will be buying more.

By:

GKGM

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

London

Date:

19/03/2011

Overall Rating

Fabulous colour!

Not worn this yet but the colour is far more gorgeous than I was expecting.Looking forward to wearing this when the weather gets a bit warmer.

By:

SA

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

London

Date:

14/03/2011

Overall Rating

Perfect wardrobe staple

Just bought my 3rd of these in the sale - in cranberry. The colour is softer and more plummy than the name suggests - love it. Brora's winter palette wonderfully rich and warm. Quality and fit perfect - great teamed with a straight/pencil skirt for the office or over a jersey dress. PLEASE don't be tempted to increase your sizing - if you do, we small size 8s (actually, size 6) will have no cashmere retailer other than children's shops.

By:

alex

Gender:

F

Age:

65 & over

Location:

Isle of Wight

Date:

09/03/2011

Overall Rating

Excellent cropped cardi as always

By:

Janey

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Date:

05/03/2011

Overall Rating

Lovely item, glorious shade, excellent quality.

True to size giving a snug fit

By:

sue

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

herefordshire

Date:

04/03/2011

Overall Rating

perfect

great fit, style and colour
also bought this in 'raven' beautiful shade, hope it will appear again

By:

Angela

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

London

Date:

02/03/2011

Overall Rating

Just love it

Put off buying this in the black as thought I could make do with other cardis - it really was a false economy! This, for me, is a true wardrobe staple, cute, smart and versitle

By:

Clare

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Oxford

Date:

01/03/2011

Overall Rating

Good quality

I like the colour and fit (short length suits me as I am short) and the quality is good.

By:

FunkySteph

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

Luxembourg

Date:

28/02/2011

Overall Rating

Classic, just love it

It is my second cropped cardi... I bought this one in gold and love the warm tone. Quality is still good for me and fitting too. I like to mix it with green or purple tones.

By:

Emma

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

London

Date:

26/02/2011

Overall Rating

snug figure hugging and feminine.

By:

Audrey

Gender:

F

Age:

25 - 34

Location:

London

Date:

25/02/2011

Overall Rating

Perfect!

Lovely colour, and very beautiful knit. I really recommend it, it is a very warm cardigan too!

By:

anon

Gender:

Age:

Location:

New York City

Date:

24/02/2011

Overall Rating

gorgeous colors--much better than the photo

Based on the photo, I was concerned that the cranberry would be a dark color, but it is much more beautiful than in the photograph--warmer and more luminous. I think this sweater is one of the more beautiful things I own.

By:

Caitlin

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

Lancashire

Date:

20/02/2011

Overall Rating

My favourite favourite

Couldn't resist buying another one of these useful little cardies in a new colour. I bought it in heather on preview before I'd received the new colour chart. Be warned ladies the colour was not as I expected, more of a marled purple with pinkish, bluish flecks and not a blocked purple. (hence the 4 stars for that) but I slept on it and it grew on me overnight. Now I love it! Another lovely little number by Brora.

By:

beverley

Gender:

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Date:

19/02/2011

Overall Rating

lovely colour

delighted once again with one of brora's staple lines

By:

beverley

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Date:

19/02/2011

Overall Rating

FAB

loved the jade colour and a Gorgeous cardi, as ever.

By:

Lorna

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Cheshire

Date:

19/02/2011

Overall Rating

My first Brora piece

I have just acquired the cropped cardigan in 'Gold', and I'm delighted with the quality. The color is lovely- almost mustard in tone, and a more adaptable color than I expected. It is a flattering cut, true to size and exactly as described.. 'cropped'. Looking forward to wearing it!

By:

robyn

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Blue Mountains NSW Australia

Date:

19/02/2011

Overall Rating

Love them. I'm buying 1 a year to add to the collection

Size 16 should be a little shorter

By:

sue

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

wiltshire

Date:

18/02/2011

Overall Rating

perfect shape and fit , fantastic wardrobe staple

By:

Maria

Gender:

F

Age:

25 - 34

Location:

Lisboa, Portugal

Date:

18/02/2011

Overall Rating

very short...

I know that this is cropped - but I found it extremely short... ended up returning it.

By:

Fashionista42

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

London

Date:

11/02/2011

Overall Rating

Gorgeous colour, odd fit.....

I have three of these in size 14 from 2009 and they have all relaxed and become a litle baggy. So this time I bought a 12 which is tiny and therefore too expensive to risk it relaxing into a better fit. I hope I've made the right decision and the replacement 14 retains its shape and fit.

By:

Bella

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Australia

Date:

11/02/2011

Overall Rating

my ninth cropped cashmere arrived today...

in Cinnamon...loved the colour when I saw it and delighted that it is a perfect colour match with a 2 ply cashmere jumper bought years ago. Heavenly coincidence. When the floods hit recently & we had to evacuate, the first thing I packed was my cashmere. Thank you, Mrs Brora.

By:

nuni

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

dorset

Date:

10/02/2011

Overall Rating

If you like a tight fitting sexy look, this is must!

I often find Brora sizing to be a little tricky to ascertain. I've had size 8 sloppy joe sweaters and cardigans which have been big on me! However, this cardigan was tiny. It did fit but looked as if it could fit a child. So I had to re-order the 10, which fits better. Love the Hawthorn colour, but quality not as soft as usual. However, it will look fantastic on Valentines day with silk skirt and beautiful heels, so overall am happy with the purchase.

By:

Nicola

Gender:

F

Age:

25 - 34

Location:

Essex

Date:

08/02/2011

Overall Rating

Needed a size larger than usual

I am normally a size eight, both with Brora and elsewhere, if not occasionally smaller. So you can imagine my surprise when the eight did not look right...it pulled slightly around the armholes and across the back, so I had to go up to a size ten. I don't think the sizing can be quite right on the cropped cardigan as I think others have said similar things...

By:

Lou

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

London

Date:

06/02/2011

Overall Rating

Always useful- great colours- fit seems to have changed

I do like these cardigans and they are really useful- I love some of the colours- hawthorn was lovelier than it looked online. I echo some of the comments re the cashmere not feeling as soft on arrival as previously- but in theory it will age softer (hopefully)- but it is great over jeans and dresses. The fit does seem bigger than before as I had to size down from my previous size as it was too baggy around my upper arms and bust- making it look a little matronly. I really like the interesting colour choices- which would be complemented with some honey, beiges as well as charcoals in winter.

By:

M

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

Date:

06/02/2011

Overall Rating

Lovely colours

Agree with other reviewers, this comes up small. Personally would prefer a little more length, but kept as colour perfect with the dress

By:

Beverley

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Ncle u Tyne

Date:

04/02/2011

Overall Rating

Colour disappointing

The colour was not true to the picture which was a shame. I have a few of these cardi's and love them to bits, though regrettably not this one.

By:

EA

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

Toronto, Canada

Date:

03/02/2011

Overall Rating

Great Mid-Weight Cardi For Dresses

Decided to plump for shipping from U.K. when other cropped cardis just didn't measure up to Brora's durable softness and finish. Colour very close to monitor hue. Only caution would be that size 8 cardigan is perfect bottom-of-rib-cage length on me at 155 cm (5'2" and a tich, thin arms, 115 lbs.) If you are taller or broad-shouldered, this might be shorter in sleeves and overall length than you expect. Check with Brora for measurements.

By:

Jane

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Bucks

Date:

28/01/2011

Overall Rating

Classic cropped cashmere cardigan

I have wanted to buy one of these for ages, and was delighted to find the size 16. However, the Cinnamon colour is not for me.

By:

Nicola

Gender:

F

Age:

25 - 34

Location:

Essex

Date:

28/01/2011

Overall Rating

Straw cropped cardigan

I am a size eight and only 5'4" but definitely needed a ten in this cardigan. Strange as with all other Brora items I take my usual size. It's lovely, but bit on the small side...and that's a comment from a small person!

By:

H

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Pembrokeshire

Date:

28/01/2011

Overall Rating

Just lovely!

Second one of these purchased in one size smaller for a more fitted look. Was not disappointed - the depth of colour and quality are excellent

By:

Wendy

Gender:

F

Age:

55 - 64

Location:

Devon

Date:

28/01/2011

Overall Rating

Always buy another one each year in the sale

By:

Penny

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

Kent

Date:

27/01/2011

Overall Rating

This is my sixth cropped cardi !!

I really love these cardis - so much so I think I have six of them now!! ( after getting this one I had to buy the bronze one - so desperate that I got the size 8). Perfect for putting over dresses. Can't wait until your new summer colours come out!

By:

Kathleen

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

N.Ireland

Date:

26/01/2011

Overall Rating

gorgeous but too short

The straw colour is gorgeous but the length is much to short.

By:

EC

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

London

Date:

26/01/2011

Overall Rating

Slightly small on fit but beautiful cashmere and colour

By:

HB

Gender:

F

Age:

35 - 44

Location:

Pacific NW, USA

Date:

25/01/2011

Overall Rating

Nicely made, check your fit if layering

Gorgeous quality. This is the first Brora purchase for me and I am happy with the yarn, the color (very rich!) and the construction. The size runs a bit close for my taste - I always layer a short sleeved knit top under my cardigans and have broad shoulders. So, while measuring for a little under a 38 through the bust I selected a 14 and it *just* fits me. In the future I shall size up to a 16 for a better drape unbuttoned and more ease through the shoulders and arms.
I hope to see this quality of styling - the closely spaced buttons and the deep ribbing at waist and sleeves - in a long sleeved and longer cardigan.

By:

Sue

Gender:

F

Age:

45 - 54

Location:

Cambridge

Date:

25/01/2011

Overall Rating

Another lovely cardigan

I have not bought this particular style before as I usually prefer the cropped cardigans but this was an amazingly priced sale purchase and well worth every penny:a lovely muted colour,brilliant quality and fit,as always.